MCL

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abbreviation

Marine Corps League

MCL

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noun

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Noun
Moss sustained two major leg injuries in college — a torn ACL and MCL in November 2024, and a significant ankle injury last October, which forced him to miss the final six games of the regular season. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 The unlucky Chadi Riad — who suffered an MCL injury in just his third appearance with the club and then an ACL injury in January last year — started in place of the USMNT’s Chris Richards, whose ankle injury had not sufficiently healed. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 May 2026 If contaminant levels remain below the MCL, the utility is considered compliant. Ryan Brennan may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026 Alex Bump was playing with an MCL sprain. Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 14 May 2026 His College Station career was cut short due to a pair of nasty injuries, including a torn ACL and MCL in 2024, and an ankle injury last season against Florida. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 With Curry missing 31 games with ankle and MCL issues, the Warriors were 58-24 and second in the Western Conference to Houston. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026 Jalen Suggs missed a total of 25 because of various injuries, including eight because of a grade 1 right knee MCL bruise. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026 The British performance specialists have finally unveiled their latest Le Mans racer, the MCL-HY. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 May 2026

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First Known Use

Noun

1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of MCL was in 1988

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“MCL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MCL. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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